Shaq Denies Dating Sophie Rain, Threatens TikToker

After a photo of 53-year-old Shaquille O’Neal with 21-year-old OnlyFans model Sophie Rain at her birthday went viral, rumors of a romance spread online. O’Neal denied any relationship, responding to TikToker Noah Glenn Carter that he “doesn’t date that young,” joking he’d “date your mom,” and briefly posting then deleting an admonition that threatened to slap the creator for spreading the rumor. Rain and outlets reporting her comments said the pair were “just friends,” noting Shaq was DJing at the party and behaved respectfully. The 32-year age gap and Rain’s high-profile OnlyFans earnings intensified scrutiny, and Carter posted follow-up videos about the exchange. The incident came amid reminders of Shaq’s past marriage to Shaunie Henderson, his five children, and his prior admissions of infidelity and reluctance to remarry.